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Biographical note
Nick Laird was born in Northern Ireland in 1975, and studied at Cambridge and Harvard. He is the author of two collections of poetry and a second novel, ‘Glover’s Mistake’. He currently teaches creative writing at Columbia University in New York.
<p>'”Utterly Monkey” is an extraordinarily accomplished novel, by a confident and eloquent voice, filled with humour and insights.' Sunday Times</p>
<p>'Fluently written, ebulliently implausible, Nick Laird's fiction debut is an entertaining mix of thriller and comedy of misfortunes.’ Independent on Sunday</p>
<p>'Funny, good-humoured and deftly written.' Daily Telegraph</p>
<p>'”Utterly Monkey” is the real thing; a novel rich in both achievement and promise, by a writer who can actually write.' The Times</p>
<p>'Exquisitely written and extremely entertaining.' Mail on Sunday</p>
<p>'A fine, amusing writer.' Daily Mail</p>
<p>'Laird has earned his place on the writers' catwalk. Expect to hear much more from this season's smash hit.' Belfast Telegraph</p>
<p>'Laird paces the story well, and shows his poetry roots with some arresting imagery.This is a debut with humour and a heart.' Marie Claire</p>
<p>'A sharp and funny debut.' Eve</p>
Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
Nick Laird was born in Northern Ireland in 1975, and studied at Cambridge and Harvard. He is the author of two collections of poetry and a second novel, ‘Glover’s Mistake’. He currently teaches creative writing at Columbia University in New York.